The Creative Edition Podcast

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This episode originally aired in 2025. I'm currently on maternity leave so I'm replaying one of my favorite episodes from last year! In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really holding you back from sharing your content online — from fear of judgment and perfectionism to overthinking the algorithm and comparing yourself to other creators. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “It’s not ready yet” or “No one will care,” this episode is for you. We’ll talk through the most common reasons people hesitate to post and remind you that you’re not alone. Then, we’ll flip the script and explore why choosing to share your work online matters — how it builds community, boosts your confidence, and opens doors to opportunities you might never expect. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

This episode first aired in 2024. If you’re looking for tips on building new routines and habits around your creative career or personal life, this episode is for you. What is a routine vs. a habit? According to an article by Harvard Business Review “What does it take to build a new routine?”, a routine is a series of behaviors frequently and intentionally repeated. A habit on the other hand is a behavior done with little or no thought. Tune in to hear how to build habits and routines! Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

This episode originally aired in 2024. But these tips on how to have a great start of the year as a content creator and influencer are still so relevant! We're sharing a list of questions to reflect on as a creator as well as rethinking/reframing your beliefs about work, family, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

This episode originally aired in 2024. But in 2026, brands are still looking for these main KPIs and who they want to work with (different types of creators and influencers). Some brands might be looking for brand awareness, drive sales, or traffic to a website. Brands and agencies need to understand what to measure and how to measure it. Here are four top KPIs (key performance indicators) brands might be measuring in 2024: Conversions Brand lift Engagement Quality of content Tune in to learn more about what brands are looking for with their influencer partnerships! Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

From refreshing your bio on social media to setting new goals, we're sharing a mini check list for creators and influencers in 2026. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

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In this episode, we break down simple, high-impact ways to reduce friction in your content so your audience watches longer, engages more, and actually finds you through AI search. You’ll learn how to strengthen your first 3 seconds, use captions and readable text, write AI-optimized captions, improve pacing, and make your videos more accessible and easier to understand. We also cover how to answer audience questions up front, create repeatable series formats, tailor your CTAs, and remove steps between viewers and action. If you want to grow on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube in 2026, this episode will help you create clearer, more engaging, and more discoverable content. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

In today’s episode of the Creative Edition Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most powerful ways to grow your brand, build trust with your audience, and streamline your content workflow: the signature series . A signature series is a recurring, themed content format that becomes part of your brand identity. It’s the series your audience starts to recognize immediately —whether it’s your intro music, your color palette, your editing style, or the unique way you tell stories. Think of it as a repeatable content format that showcases your personality, expertise, and creativity… over and over again. We’ll break down: ✨ What a signature series actually is Why it’s more than a cute title—and how consistent tone, structure, and visuals make your content recognizable anywhere it shows up. 🌟 Why launching a signature series changes everything From building brand recognition, to making content easier to produce, to helping you stand out in a crowded creator landscape. 📈 How a signature series boosts engagement and growth Audiences love repeatable formats. I share the series-style content that has performed best for me—like Seattle in 60 Seconds , which has earned tens of thousands of views, hundreds of shares and saves, and even expanded into multiple themed editions. 🤝 How a series strengthens community and connection We’ll talk about the psychology behind why audiences come back for episode after episode—and how a series becomes an inside language your community shares. 🧭 How your signature series clarifies your niche and positioning A great series invites the right followers in, keeps them engaged, and makes your brand instantly memorable. Plus, I’ll walk you through real numbers from my own signature series—Seattle in 60 Seconds—to show you how a well-executed format can increase reach, shares, saves, and followers. And to wrap up: 💡 Practical tips for building your own signature series in 2026 —from brainstorming formats you can sustain, to naming your series, to designing visual consistency, to using AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline your production process. If you’re ready to create content with more ease, build a recognizable brand, and connect more deeply with your audience, this episode will help you launch a signature series you can grow with all year long. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

With 2026 just around the corner, it's a great time to reflect on how we’re spending our time as creatives, entrepreneurs, creators, and more. If you’re an influencer or content creator, you probably spend quite a bit of time on social media. Today we’re going to chat about doing a self-audit on how you’re spending your time on social media. The topics were going to talk about include: Scrolling, saving and sharing Creating content And connecting with your community Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

Meet Naomi, Creator Business Coach and the founder of Naohms Media . Naomi joins us to discuss when it may be the right time to bring on an influencer manager and what questions to ask before you sign with an agency. Naomi sheds light on brands hiring mega-creators vs. micro creators and also provides insight on why content creators may not be hired for brand campaigns. Naomi brings a wealth of information for content creators and influencers wanting to bring on a manager. Connect with Naomi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naohms/ Her Podcast: https://naohmsmedia.com/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

What is copywriting? If you’re creating content on social media or online, you are probably writing on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Creators might be writing content for blog posts, websites, landing pages, email newsletters, captions on TikTok, descriptions for youtube, etc. Today, we’re chatting about tips to help you improve your writing for social media and other web channels. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

Today we’re resharing how to create a content plan and stick with it. What is a content plan? A content plan brings your content (photos, videos, graphics, audio) and platforms together. Your content plan includes your topics aligned with your mission statement, content pillars, and your audience. If it’s your goal to build your brand, business, and community, creating a content plan for your social media channels can help you do that. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

I’m currently reading Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. I’m blown away by what I’ve learned. As a creator, a new mom, a former aerospace project manager, a former graduate student working full-time, a former college student and more, I’ve dealt with stress for as long as I can remember. I wish I had a book like this in my early 20s. So today, I wanted to share one of the main things I’ve learned with this book: The 6 ways to complete the stress cycle: Physical activity Affection Breathing Crying Laughing Creative Expression Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

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In this episode, OG Instagram artist and creator Elise Swopes (on the app since 2011 ) takes us from her scrappy start—buying an iPhone 4 off Craigslist to her work today as a Senior Adobe Express Evangelist and full-time creative. Elise helped pioneer mobile photography when people still doubted it was “real art,” then turned early momentum into global brand work (yes, including a 2019 Instagram takeover for Jada Pinkett Smith in the Maldives), community initiatives like Sunrise Art Club and Night On The Yard , and a career focused on creativity, impact, and mental wellness. We dig into: Start vs. now: how a college dropout with no gear built a sustainable creative business, learned to say no, and defined success beyond algorithms. Signature style: surreal cityscapes, nature mash-ups, and the beloved giraffe motif—and how audience feedback shaped her visual language. Adobe in her workflow: growing up on Illustrator and Photoshop , animating with After Effects , podcasting with Audition , cutting with Premiere Pro , everyday color + catalog in Lightroom Mobile , and why Photoshop on iPhone (free!) and Adobe Express (brand kits, quick actions, Clip Maker for auto-highlights) are now staples. She also shares how Firefly’s commercially safe generative AI lets her test surreal concepts before building them. Creator longevity: diversify revenue, treat yourself like a business , protect your boundaries, and build community —the constant through every platform shift. Mindset & wellbeing: meditation streaks, new running goals, and stepping away to live life so the ideas return stronger. If you need a push to start with what you have—or permission to double down on what’s working—this conversation is exactly what you need. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition And sign up for our email newsletter.

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